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In every disability case, a Claimant’s cash flow (Passive Income and Regular Income) are observed. These earnings may be examined for evidence of Substantial Gainful Activity, or they may be examined for the purpose of reducing SSI benefits. In all cases though, the nature of the earnings is important. In […]

One of the more technical and intimidating aspects for individuals who worked in highly skilled jobs is understanding how transferable skills are analyzed during the disability hearing. For claimants with skilled or highly skilled work backgrounds—as opposed to those with only unskilled backgrounds requiring little training or education— winning a […]

The Social Security Disability application process provides a path to secure vital support for disabled individuals who can no longer perform work in the national economy. However, various things to avoid can derail claims that should otherwise win. The key factor to winning a disability case is to ensure that […]

Though an ALJ Disability Hearing typically lasts for less than an hour, they cover a lot of ground. Knowing what to expect going into a disability hearing and preparing appropriately are keys to success. Here is The Law Firm of O’Brien & Feiler’s list of 10 things all Claimants should […]

What is Past Relevant Work? Discussion about a Claimant’s Past Relevant Work (PRW) happens at nearly every SSI and Disability ALJ hearing. PRW is the work that Claimant performed in the 15 years preceding the hearing. The work that Claimant performed on a full-time basis is generally considered “Past Relevant […]

ALJ approval percentages (those cases approved by Administrative Law Judges) can vary widely throughout the country. It is not hard to imagine that when a Claimant is scheduled to have their case heard, one of the first questions that gets asked is, “How is the judge, and are they likely […]

O’Brien & Feiler always recommends having competent representation at Disability Hearings. If you are in Georgia, we would like to help. If not, it is always advisable to seek local counsel that specializes in representing disability claimants. After waiting for months or even years, the date of your ALJ disability […]

Author’s Note: This article contains a number of defined terms used by the Social Security Administration. If you are not familiar with disability terminology, in particular the role of a Vocational Expert, please see our list of Common Disability Definitions. For most Claimants, especially those younger than age 50, one […]

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O’Brien & Feiler are disability and insurance attorneys headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. Our firm serves clients throughout Cobb County, Atlanta, and The State of Georgia. Counties served include: Banks County, Barrow County, Bartow County, Cass County, Catoosa County, Chattooga County, Cherokee County, Cobb County, Dade County, Dawson County, Dekalb County, Fannin County, Forsyth County, Franklin County, Fulton County, Fulton County, Gilmer County, Gwinnett County, Habersham County, Hall County, Lumpkin County, Murray County, Paulding County, Pickens County, Rabun County, Towns County, Union County, Walker County, White County, Whitfield County, Alpharetta, Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, Avondale Estates, Braselton, Brookhaven, Columbus, Conyers, Covington, Dunwoody, East Point, Fayetteville, Gainesville, Grayson, Johns Creek, Kennesaw, Mableton, Macon-Bibb County, Marietta, Milton, Newnan, North Decatur, Peachtree City, Peachtree Corners, Rome, Redon, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, Suwanee, Vinings, and Woodstock.